Senior Permitting Manager

JASARA PMC is hiring a Senior Permitting Manager in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Level rates it ; you can apply on JASARA PMC.

Level's read on this job

Little AI ●○○○ is how Level rates this role: aI is not part of the work.
Level classifies it as a senior role.
Level lists 144 other open roles at JASARA PMC.
The role was posted within the past week.

AI in this role

Jasara was established as a joint venture between Aramco, Jacobs, and the Public Investment Fund, with an ambition to be the premier Program Management Company driving sustainable development and innovation within the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Operating in the civil engineering sector, the company supports complex programs that require strong coordination, regulatory understanding, and disciplined project delivery.

The role offers the opportunity to lead permitting activities that are critical to successful project execution. As Senior Permitting Manager, you will help guide regulatory strategy, support delivery teams through complex approval pathways, and provide clear visibility on permitting progress, risks, and dependencies across major projects.

Responsibilities

Conduct permitting feasibility studies to identify required approvals and regulatory risks.
Develop and manage the master permitting schedule.
Serve as the primary point of contact with government agencies, utilities, and regulatory boards.
Oversee the preparation, review, and submission of permit applications and supporting documentation.
Manage agency RFIs and formal comments through resolution.
Integrate permit conditions into construction schedules and site logistics plans.
Coordinate with architects and engineers to align permit submissions with project execution.
Monitor permitting budgets, agency fees, and consultant costs.
Provide status updates on permitting milestones, risks, and potential delays to the PMCM team and project owners.

Requirements

15 years of relevant experience.
Deep knowledge of permitting, zoning, and regulatory approval processes.
Experience on large-scale infrastructure and building projects.
Experience managing project schedules and permitting critical paths.
Experience reviewing technical drawings, reports, compliance documentation, and permit application packages.
Experience coordinating with government agencies, utilities, regulatory boards, and senior project owners.
Experience with budget oversight and risk reporting in complex construction projects.
Saudi nationals preferred.
Currently based in Saudi Arabia and eligible for local transfer.

How we rate this

Senior Permitting Manager at JASARA PMC rates 37 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

●●●● Builds AI80 to 100
●●●○ Works on AI60 to 79
●●○○ Uses AI40 to 59
●○○○ Little AI0 to 39

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